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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,498.60, 4,828.06 and 1,926.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,498.60, 4,828.06 and 1,926.69 is: 2,658.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,498.60 : 4,828.06 = 1,926.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,498.60/4,828.06 = 1,926.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,498.60x = 4,828.06 × 1,926.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,498.60x = 9,302,174.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,302,174.92/3,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.83

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